Apprentice Refrigeration

Overview

With over 150 years of experience, CoolSys is the market-leading indoor environment solutions company. Our full spectrum of best-in-class services includes HVAC & refrigeration installations, remodels, service & maintenance; and energy solutions, including controls and lighting. CoolSys serves customers in the retail, commercial, food service, educational, healthcare, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Southern California, CoolSys has more than 2,000 highly trained, field-based service and installation experts, serving more than 45,000 customer locations across North America daily. WHAT WE OFFER We are a large company serving many unique customers - because of this, we provide job stability and long-term opportunities for career growth. We invest in our technicians by offering:

• Ongoing Education & Training

• Exposure to a Large Variety of Projects

• Industry-leading Benefit Packages

• Advanced support and tools designed to improve your workflow

• Pay from $20-27/hour DOE

WHY JOIN US We understand that hiring great people in the field is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include:

• Competitive pay including a quarterly bonus plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage

• Paid vacation and holidays

• 401(K) match

• Life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid online training and state-of-the-art training facility to invest in YOUR career growth

• Opportunities available nationwide

• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more

• Pet Insurance

• Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection

Responsibilities

The Apprentice (HVAC or Refrigeration) provides support to an installation team by completing tasks in a safe, prompt, accurate, and professional manner and following customer specifications, applicable building codes, and proper piping practices.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install equipment, by project requirements and under the direction of a senior technician:

• HVAC: air handler drains, piping for split systems, overhead duct hangers and ductwork, etc.

• Refrigeration: display case drains, walk-in box drains, overhead hangers, and piping, etc.

• Perform all assigned work safely and responsibly. Use power and hand tools, powered vehicles, machinery, and PPE as directed and required by Source, customer, and contract policy.

• Escalate problems and concerns (safety, quality of work, etc.) to on-site senior technicians or project managers promptly.

• Always maintain clean and professional job sites/work areas. Properly store, disassemble, or remove all spare and waste materials created on assigned job sites.

• Provide assistance and support to senior technician/s on a job.

• Carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Installation of all types of piping including PVC, copper (brazing), copper line sets

Qualifications

Education or experience equivalent to a High school diploma, GED, or completion from trade program or technical school.

• 2+ years of experience in the construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or other related industry/trade preferred.

• Ability to operate a scissor lift or forklift preferred.

• Knowledge of jobsite safety, ability to perform work in accordance with safe work practices and rules.

• Ability to use basic hand, power and layout tools including drills, fuel gas tools, electrical meters, measurement tools, etc.

• Knowledge of refrigeration system valves and regulators.

• Knowledge of electricity basics, voltage and color codes, electrical safety.

• Ability to be punctual and dependable.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work in a variety of working conditions, including scaling ladders to various heights, outdoors in hot/cold temperatures, in noisy environments, etc.

• Ability to use typical computer tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including fractional addition/subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements.

• Ability to read, write and communicate timely, clearly and concisely.

• Ability to work constructively in a team environment and follow instructions from senior technician.

• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.

• Good driving record.

Join Us

Today, there are 26 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

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Coolsys is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. Coolsys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.